Food
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Interprets rules and regulations governing restaurants for owners.
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Evaluates handling procedures on a continuing basis.
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Issues permits for the operation of restaurants.
Soil
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Evaluates properties for onsite sewage disposal systems permits.
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Inspects these systems for approval.
Water
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Evaluates properties for onsite well permits.
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Approves installation of wells.
Animal Bites
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Investigates reported animal bites.
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Advises on measures to prevent the spread of rabies.
Other Environmental Health Services
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Investigates general environmental complaints which may be public health hazards.
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Evaluates swimming pools, marinas, and small treatment plants.
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Performs environmental investigations for lead.
Vital Records
Certified copies of death certificates available at the Environmental Health Office.
Fees
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Death Certificates - $8 each
- Medical fees are charged according to a sliding scale, except for private payers, Medicaid and Medicare. Some services (i.e., childhood immunizations) are free.
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Septic and well permits, State fees:
- $75: Septic permits
- $40: Well permits
- Additional county fees